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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.54, 975.89 and 342.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.54, 975.89 and 342.54 is: 513.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.54 : 975.89 = 342.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.54/975.89 = 342.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.54x = 975.89 × 342.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.54x = 334,282.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,282.22/650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.85

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